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Anton Meyer
Anton Meyer is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'', played by actor George Irving. He appeared in the series from its first episode, broadcast on 12 January 1999, until series four, episode 46, broadcast on 20 August 2002. His role in the show is that of consultant cardiothoracic surgeon and head of the cardiothoracic surgery department at Holby General. Irving had considerable input in creating the character, who was initially envisioned by the series producers as an Iranian surgeon named Hussein. At Irving's suggestion, Meyer became Hungarian, an emigrant to Britain following the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Little of the backstory created for Meyer was ever revealed on-screen, as part of a deliberate bid to present the character as enigmatic, allowing viewers to project their own imagination onto him. Meyer is a driven, arrogant surgeon, with high expectations of his colleagues. His major storylines see him operate on his own sister, fear that he ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holby City
''Holby City'' (stylised on-screen as HOLBY CIY) is a British medical drama television series that aired weekly on BBC One. It was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama ''Casualty'', and premiered on 12 January 1999; the show ran until 29 March 2022. It follows the lives of medical and ancillary staff at the fictional Holby City Hospital, the same hospital as ''Casualty'', in the fictional city of Holby, and features occasional crossovers of characters and plots with both ''Casualty'' (which include dedicated episodes broadcast as ''Casualty@Holby City'') and the show's 2007 police procedural spin-off ''HolbyBlue''. It began with eleven main characters in its first series, all of whom subsequently left the show. New main characters were then periodically written in and out, with a core of around fifteen main actors employed at any given time. In casting the first series, Young sought actors who were already well known in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Shelley (TV Critic)
Jim Shelley is a British television and entertainment critic. From 1993 to 2000, Shelley wrote as a freelance writer for ''The Guardian''s supplemental section ''The Guide''. His television criticism work initially appeared as a column under the alias of "Tapehead". These were considered surrealistic reviews of current television, similar to the work of Victor Lewis-Smith and Charlie Brooker. He later work specifically on soap operas under "Soaphead". He also wrote for ''The Mail on Sunday'' "Night on Day" section on soaps. In 2001, with the departure of Charlie Catchpole from the ''Daily Mirror'' to the ''Daily Express'', Shelley became the new television critic for the ''Mirror''. He continued to write for the ''Mirror'' under its "Shelley Vision" column until 2011. Since 2013, he writes as a television review columnist for the ''Daily Mail''. In addition, Shelley has written for magazines such as ''Esquire magazine'', ''Details'' and BLITZ and was featured in ''NME''. His co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collette Brown
Colette Brown is an English actress. In 1994, she was a presenter of the children's television series, '' Hangar 17''. Brown appeared in an episode of the ITV drama ''A Touch of Frost'' in 1996. Her other television credits include ''Casualty'' and ''Ultraviolet'' in 1998, as well as the BBC One daytime soap '' Doctors'' and the '' Doctor Who'' spinoff ''Torchwood''. Brown was born in South London in 1969. She has a son and a daughter with actor Gary Love Gary Joseph Love (born 26 November 1964) is a British actor and film director. He is best known for playing the role of Sergeant Tony Wilton in the British Army inspired award-winning series ''Soldier Soldier'', and as Jimmy McClaren in Grange .... Colette played Samantha Kennedy in the BBC medical drama '' Holby City''. Played the role of Michelle Connor in The Bill (S15 E140) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, Colette English television actresses English soap opera actresses 1969 births Living ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Kennedy (Holby City)
''Holby City'' is a British medical drama television series that premiered on 12 January 1999 on BBC One. The series was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama ''Casualty''. It is set in the same hospital as ''Casualty'', Holby General, in the fictional city of Holby, and features occasional crossovers of characters and plots with both ''Casualty'' (in episodes broadcast as ''Casualty@Holby City'') and the show's 2007 police procedural spin-off '' HolbyBlue''. ''Holby City'' follows the professional and personal lives of surgeons, nurses, other medical and ancillary staff and patients at Holby General. It features an ensemble cast of regular characters, and began with 11 main characters in its first series, all of whom have since left the show. New main characters have been both written in and out of the series since. In addition, ''Holby City'' features guest stars each week, as well as recurring guests that take part in story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Hunter Ashton
Al Hunter Ashton (26 June 1957 – 27 April 2007), born Alan Hunter, was an English actor and script writer. Life Hunter was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, and came from a working-class background. Born Alan Hunter (he later changed his name by deed poll to Al Hunter), he wrote scripts for his own amusement from the age of 15; he worked in his spare time as a stand-up comedian in clubs for £15 a night but became a stripper on discovering that he could earn the same amount for shedding his clothes every evening. "My stripping routine was actually funnier than my stand-up one," he said. He acted under the name "Al Ashton", choosing this to ensure he appeared high up in any alphabetical credits. He wrote under the name "Al Hunter". Later he combined the two, acting and writing under the name "Al Hunter Ashton". He also wrote under the alias ''Alun Nipper''. Work His first professional acting work was with a Theatre in Education company in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugh Quarshie
Hugh Anthony Quarshie (born 22 December 1954) is a Ghanaian-born British actor. Some of his best-known roles include his appearances in the films '' Highlander'' (1986), '' The Church'' (1989), '' Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' (1999), and the ''Doctor Who'' episodes "Daleks in Manhattan" and "Evolution of the Daleks" (2007) as well as his long-running role as Ric Griffin in the BBC One medical drama ''Holby City'' (2001–2020). Quarshie played the role of Ric for 19 years and was the longest-serving cast member in ''Holby City'', until he confirmed his departure in October 2020. The character departed in Episode 1034 (Episode 26) of Series 22, which aired on 10 November 2020. Early life A member of the Euro-African community of Ghana, Quarshie is of mixed Ghanaian, English and Dutch ancestry. He was born in Accra, Ghana, to Emma Wilhelmina (née Phillips; 1917–2004) and Richard Quarshie (1913–2006). His mother was of chiefly ancestry; her relatives curren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ric Griffin
Kobina Eric "Ric" Griffin is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama '' Holby City'', portrayed by actor Hugh Quarshie. The character is introduced as a consultant in general surgery during the series four episode " Rogue Males", originally broadcast on 9 October 2001. Having appeared in over 500 episodes, Ric is the show's longest-serving character. Quarshie announced his departure from the drama in 2020, and Ric departs in a series 22 episode, originally broadcast on 10 November 2020. Quarshie returned for the show's final episode, which was broadcast on 29 March 2022. Development Discussing the storyline which saw Ric's oldest son Leo die from a heroin overdose, Quarshie said; "I don't think his death is a shock to Ric as he almost expected it. It's devastating for him, but in true Ric style he holds everything in and throws himself into work. The consequences of the tragedy are felt later down the line." He drew on Ric's troubled relationship with his own father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Wroblewski
Paul Wroblewski is a British television director. He directed many TV programmes and shows, including one series of BAFTA-winning television show '' Jeopardy''^. Career Jeopardy won in BAFTA's Children's Drama section. Tim O'Mara created and directed the series under series producer Andy Rowley and Wark Clements executive Richard Langridge. Both worked on all three series shot in Sydney and Gold Coast, Australia. In 2009 ''The Bill'' received an award for the production team -their first BAFTA award after 26 years together. The award was in the 'Continuing Drama' category. Wroblewski was one of the directors on the series. At the 2011 BAFTA awards, he gained his 3rd BAFTA for '' The Only Way Is Essex'' winner in the category 'YouTube Audience Award'. Filmography Director *'' Emmerdale'' (unknown episodes) *'' Brookside'' (unknown episodes) *''EastEnders'' (10 episodes, 1997–2006) *''Casualty'' (9 episodes, 1998–2006) *''Holby City'' (4 episodes, 1999–2001) *''The Kn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senior House Officer
A senior house officer (SHO) is a non-consultant hospital doctor in the Republic of Ireland. SHOs are supervised in their work by consultants and registrars. In training posts these registrars and consultants oversee training and are usually their designated clinical supervisors. The same structure to junior doctor grades also applied previously in the National Health Service in the UK, and informal use of the term persists there. Irish usage NCHD grades in order, from most junior to most senior: * Intern — ( post-graduate year 1) * Senior house officer — (PGY ≥ 2) * Registrar — (PGY ≥ 3) * Specialist registrar — (PGY ≥ 4) * Fellow (PGY variable) In Ireland, physicians typically spend one year as an intern, before becoming a Senior House Officer (SHO). Most doctors spend between 2–4 years working as an SHO. Advancing to registrar level is dependent on experience and aptitude within a specialty; in most cases, becoming a registrar depends primarily on having succe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Faulkner
Lisa Tamsin Faulkner (born 19 February 1972) is an actress, presenter and celebrity chef. Early life Faulkner was born in Merton, London, to David Faulkner and Julie (née Day). She lived in Esher and was educated at Tiffin Girls' School in Kingston upon Thames. When she was sixteen, her mother, Julie, died from throat cancer. Faulkner has since discussed her bereavement in a number of newspaper and magazine interviews. Career At the age of 16, Faulkner was approached by a modelling scout while she was waiting on the platform of a London tube station. In 1992, she made her first acting appearance in '' The Lover''. At age 23, Faulkner played the part of Alison Dangerfield in the TV drama '' Dangerfield''. She also starred in the 1995 film ''A Feast at Midnight''. In 1996, she appeared in ''And The Beat Goes On''. Two years later, she played Louise Hope in the Channel 4 soap ''Brookside''. Between 1999 and 2001, she played Victoria Merrick in ''Holby City'', before her ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria Merrick
''Holby City'' is a British medical drama television series that premiered on 12 January 1999 on BBC One. The series was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama ''Casualty''. It is set in the same hospital as ''Casualty'', Holby General, in the fictional city of Holby, and features occasional crossovers of characters and plots with both ''Casualty'' (in episodes broadcast as ''Casualty@Holby City'') and the show's 2007 police procedural spin-off ''HolbyBlue''. ''Holby City'' follows the professional and personal lives of surgeons, nurses, other medical and ancillary staff and patients at Holby General. It features an ensemble cast of regular characters, and began with 11 main characters in its first series, all of whom have since left the show. New main characters have been both written in and out of the series since. In addition, ''Holby City'' features guest stars each week, as well as recurring guests that take part in story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Williams (actor)
Simon Williams (born 16 June 1946) is a British actor known for playing James Bellamy in the period drama '' Upstairs, Downstairs''. Frequently playing upper middle class or aristocratic upper class roles, he is also known for playing Charles Cartwright in the sitcom '' Don't Wait Up'' and Charles Merrick in medical drama ''Holby City''. Since 2014, he has played the character of Justin Elliott in the long-running BBC Radio 4 series ''The Archers''. Early life and education Simon Williams was born in Windsor in 1946; his parents were actor Hugh Williams and actress and model Margaret Vyner. His sister Polly married his ''Don't Wait Up'' co-star and friend Nigel Havers. His brother is the poet Hugo Williams. Williams was educated at Harrow School. He trained in repertory at Worthing, Birmingham and Bath, and later joined the Theatre Workshop. Career Williams has appeared on stage in many productions, and has also directed a number of plays. He first appeared on television in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
